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ONE-WORD SUBSTITUTES
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
1. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
A.Imbecility B.Senility C.Dotage D.Superannuation
2. That which cannot be corrected
A.Unintelligible B.Indelible C.Illegible D.Incorrigible
3. The study of ancient societies
A.Anthropology B.Archaeology C.History D.Ethnology
4. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
A.Expert B.Intellectual C.Snob D.Literate
5. A person who insists on something
A.Disciplinarian B.Stickler C.Instantaneous D.Boaster
6. State in which the few govern the many
A.Monarchy B.Oligarchy C.Plutocracy D.Autocracy
8. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting
A.Schedule B.Timetable C.Agenda D.Plan
9. Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous
A.Evade B.Evacuate C.Avoid D.Exterminate
10. A prima facie case is such
A.As it seems at first sight B.As it is made to seem at first sight
C.As it turns out to be at the end D.As it seems to the court after a number of
Hearings
11. A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A.Magician B.Rogue C.Liar D.Imposter
12. A person who knows many foreign languages
A.Linguist B.Grammarian C.Polyglot D.Bilingual
13. One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness
A.Egoist B.Fatalist C.Stoic D.Cynic
14. One who possesses many talents
A.Versatile B.Nubile C.Exceptional D.Gifted
15. Words inscribed on tomb
A.Epitome B.Epistle C.Epilogue D.Epitaph
16. One who eats everything
A.Omnivorous B.Omniscient C.Irrestible D.Insolvent
17. Malafide case is one
A.Which is undertaken in a good faith B.Which is undertaken in a bad faith
C.Which is undertaken after a long delay D.Which is not undertaken at all
18. The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time
A.Polygyny B.Polyphony C.Polyandry D.Polychromy
19 Tending to move away from the centre or axis
A.Centrifugal B.Centripetal C.Axiomatic D.Awry
20. Teetotaller means
A.One who abstains from theft B.One who abstains from meat
C.One who abstains from taking wine D.One who abstains from malice
21. A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
A.Antiquarian B.Junk-dealer C.Crank D.Archealogist
22. A drawing on transparent paper
A.Red print B.Blue print C.Negative D.Transparency
23. One who is not easily pleased by anything
A.Maiden B.Mediaeval C.Precarious D.Fastidious
24. A remedy for all diseases
A.Stoic B.Marvel C.Panacea D.Recompense
25. One who is fond of fighting
A.Bellicose B.Aggressive C.Belligerent D.Militant
26. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
A.Store B.Stall C.Boutique D.Booth
27. That which cannot be read
A.Negligible B.Illegible C.Ineligible D.Incorrigible
28. In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
A.Off balance B.Depressed C.Diffused D.On tenterhooks
29. That which cannot be seen
A.Insensible B.Intangible C.Invisible D.Unseen
30. To slap with a flat object
A.Chop B.Hew C.Gnaw D.Swat
31. Habitually silent or talking little
A.Servile B.Unequivocal C.Taciturn D.Synoptic
32. One who cannot be corrected
A.Incurable B.Incorrigible C.Hardened D.Invulnerable
33. Be the embodiment or perfect example of
A.Characterise B.Idol C.Personify D.Signify
34. A person not sure of the existence of god
A.Cynic B.Agnostic C.Atheist D.Theist
35. A paper written by hand
A.Handicraft B.Manuscript C.Handiwork D.Thesis
36. The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
A.Blashphemy B.Heresy C.Sacrilege D.Desecration
37. Something that can be heard
A.Auditory B.Audio-visual C.Audible D.Audition
38. A name adopted by an author in his writings
A.Nickname B.Pseudonym C.Nomenclature D.Title
39. Study of birds
A.Orology B.Optology C.Opthalmology D.Ornithology
40. A place that provides refuge
A.Asylum B.Sanatorium C.Shelter D.Orphanage
41. A child born after death of his father
A.Posthumous B.Orphan C.Bastard D.Progenitor
42. The absence of law and order
A.Rebellion B.Anarchy C.Mutiny D.Revolt
43. The raison d'etre of a controversy is
A.The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive
B.The fitness with which participants handle it
C.The reason or justification of its existence
D.The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other
44. A place where bees are kept in called
A. An apiary B.A mole C.A hive D.A sanctuary
45. A religious discourse
A.Preach B.Stanza C.Sanctorum D.Sermon
46. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks
A.Isthumus B.Archipelago C.Hinterland D.Swamps
47. Study of the evolution of man as an animal
A.Archaeology B.Anthropology C.Chronology D.Ethnology
48. A person who speaks many languages
A.Linguist B.Monolingual C.Polyglot D.Bilingual
49. One who does not believe in existence of god
A.Egoist B.Atheist C.Stoic D.Naive
50. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
A.Schizophrenia B.Claustrophobia C.Kleptomania D.Magolomania
51. One who sacrifices his life for a cause
A.Patriot B.Martyr C.Revolutionary D.Soldier
52. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
A.Importer B.Exporter C.Fraud D.Smuggler
53. To take secretly in small quantities
A.Robbery B.Pilferage C.Theft D.Defalcation
54. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
A.Adapt B.Adopt C.Accustom D.Acclimatise
55. One who knows everything
A.Literate B.Scholar C.Omnipotent D.Omniscient
56. Detailed plan of journey
A.Travelogue B.Travelkit C.Schedule D.Itinerary
57. Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin
A.Nepotism B.Favouritism C.Wordliness D.Corruption
58. Hater of learning and knowledge
A.Misologist B.Bibliophile C.Misogynist D.Misanthropist
59. A person interested in reading books and nothing else
A.Book-keepr B.Scholar C.Book-worm D.Student
60. A place where monks live as a secluded community
A.Cathedral B.Diocese C.Convent D.Monastery
61. Incapable of being seen through
A.Ductile B.Opaque C.Obsolete D.Potable
62. One who does not care for literature or art
A.Primitive B.Illiterate C.Philistine D.Barbarian
63. A large sleeping-room with many beds
A.Bedroom B.Dormitory C.Hostel D.Basement
64. Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.
A.Enmity B.Feud C.Quarrel D.Skirmish
65. A building for storing threshed grain
A.Hangar B.Dockyard C.Store D.Granary
66. Policeman riding on motorcycles as guards to a VIP
A.Outriders B.Servants C.Commandos D.Attendants
67. One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to him
A.Virulent B.Vindictive C.Usurer D.Vindicator
68. Murder of a king
A.Infanticide B.Matricide C.Genocide D.Regicide
69. An expression of mild disapproval
A.Warning B.Denigration C.Impertinence D.Reproof
70. One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than in things outside
A.Scholar B.Recluse C.Introvert D.Intellectual
71. One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary gains
A.Connoisseur B.Amateur C.Professional D.Dilettante
72. A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a
A.Defeatist B.Sycophant C.Truant D.Martinet
73. Ready to believe
A.Credulous B.Credible C.Creditable D.Incredible
74. Medical study of skin and its diseases
A.Dermatology B.Endocrinology C.Gynealogy D.Orthopaedics
75. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things
A.Trickster B.Imposter C.Magician D.Mountebank
76. A dramatic performance
A.Mask B.Mosque C.Masque D.Mascot
77. One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation
A.Bachelor B.Celibate C.Virgin D.Recluse
78. That which is perceptible by touch is
A.Contagious B.Contingent C.Tenacious D.Tangible
79. Very pleasing to eat
A.Appetising B.Palatable C.Tantalising D.Sumptuous
80. The part of government which is concerned with making of rules
A.Court B.Tribunal C.Bar D.Legislature
81. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined is a
A.Fatalist B.Puritan C.Egoist D.Tyrant
82. Something that relates to everyone in the world
A.General B.Common C.Usual D.Universal
83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to
A.Limp B.Stride C.Pace D.Advance
84. A style full of words
A.Verbose B.Pedantic C.Rhetorical D.Abundant
85. Murder of a brother
A.Patricide B.Regicide C.Homicide D.Fratricide
86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes
A.Elite B.Highbrow C.Sophisticated D.Fastidious
87. To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle
A.Disperse B.Deploy C.Collocate D.Align
88. A voice loud enough to be heard
A.Audible B.Applaudable C.Laudable D.Oral
89. A light sailing boat built specially for racing
A.Canoe B.Yacht C.Frigate D.Dinghy
90. One who is in charge of museum
A.Curator B.Supervisor C.Caretaker D.Warden
91. A government by the nobles
A.Aristocracy B.Democracy C.Autocracy D.Bureaucracy
92. One who is honourably discharged from service
A.Retired B.Emeritus C.Relieved D.Emancipated
93. Present opposing arguments or evidence
A.Criticise B.Rebuff C.Reprimand D.Rebut
94. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence
A.Communism B.Internationalism C.Capitalism D.Imperialism
95. Of outstanding significance
A.Monumental B.Rational C.Ominous D.Evident
96. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
A.Statesmanship B.Formalism C.Hierarchy D.Protocol
97. A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth
A.Geological B.Geo-synchronous C.Geo-centric D.Geo-stationary
98. That which cannot be believed
A.Incredible B.Incredulous C.Implausible D.Unreliable
99. To issue a thunderous verbal attack
A.Languish B.Animate C.Fulminate
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